Flown one dollar bill, Series 1963, #F13240270A, flown aboard the Gemini 3 space capsule ‘Molly Brown,’ signed on the portrait side in red felt tip, “Gus Grissom, GT-3,” and “John Young, 3-23-65.” The bill is affixed to its original 11 x 8.25 certificate by Don Wagner, bearing the following text: "This is to certify that the currency with serial number F13240270A did as a matter of fact accompany 'Gus' Grissom & John Young on their three orbit flight, March 23, 1965, in the Gemini Space Craft 'Molly Brown.' Accomplishing the 'Free World's' first two-manned space venture." Certificate also bears printed signatures of Grissom and Young. In fine condition, with both signatures on currency a shade or two light, as well as expected creasing and wrinkling to bill. Seldom offered and very desirable. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
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